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I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e :

Meet Your New President-Elect 2

Don't Miss this Opportunity Re-fresh on Your Skills Learned at Convocation

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Dr. Pasquarello challenges Acad-emy members to become involved

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Recognition of Committee Service 3

Members Elect New Leaders 4

Membership Approve Change in Bylaws

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Governors Name New FAAOs 4

New UAAO Chapters 4

Re-Certification of AAO Compo-nent Societies

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AAO Awards A. T. Still Medallions 5

Board Approves 5% Dues Adjustment

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AAO Classifieds 6

Three Receive HLM Award 7

Component Society Relations 7

Annual Fund Raising Effort Closes May 31

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AAO Members in the News 10

Donors Receive Career Giving Awards

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Calendar of Events 11

Special Events at 2009 AAO Convocation

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Call for Osteopathic Research 12

Stephen J. Noone Presented with 2009 Academy Award

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Thomas L. Northup Lectures Volume II Now Available

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FAAO Distinguished Service Award

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Bureau of State Government 13

2009-2010 Committee Appointments Announced

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Free CME Program on Tobacco Treatment

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Thank you to Exhibitors at AAO Convocation

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New Osteopathic Research Tool 19

Osteopathic International Alliance Met in Little Rock

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Debriefing on TCOM Hearing 12

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Dr. Pasquarello Assumes AAO Presidency At the 2009 President’s Banquet during the AAO Convocation in Little Rock, George J. Pasquarello, DO, FAAO was installed as AAO President for 2009-2010. Dr. Pasquarello is Board Certified in Neuromuscu-loskeletal Medicine Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, received a Certificate of Competency from the Cra-nial Academy in 1997 and was conferred the degree of Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy in 2002.

Dr. Pasquarello has served on the Academy’s Board of Trustees and just completed a one-year term as President-elect. Dr. Pasquarello has served as Chair of the AAO Postdoctoral Standards and Evaluation committee, Program Chair for the AAO Convocation in 2007 and the AAO program at AOA Convention in 2002 and served on the AAO's Education, Membership, C-NMM/OMM and OD&TE committees.

Also on the national level, Dr. Pasquarello has served on the AOA’s Program Training Review Council and American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.

At the state level Dr. Pasquarello has served on the Maine Osteopathic Asso-ciation Board of Directors and as the Co-chair of their Education committee. He has served as the Chief of the Section of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine. He currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the American Academy of Osteopathy and the Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Pasquarello is a 1993 graduate of the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine where he served a one year Anat-omy/Osteopathic Principles and Practices Undergraduate Teaching Fellowship

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prior to graduation. He completed an AOA rotating internship at UMDNJ Kennedy Memorial Hospitals in New Jersey and a residency in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at UNECOM and Brighton Medical Center in Portland, Maine. He has served as the President of the UNE-COM Alumni Association.

Dr. Pasquarello previously worked as an Associate Professor of Osteopathic Manipulative Medi-cine at University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and as a clinical specialist at Maine Spine and Rehabilitation and University Healthcare in Maine from 1996-2005. He served as Director of UNECOM's Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Residency and Co-director of the FP/NMM Residency from 1998-2003. Dr. Pasquarello is currently in private practice in Neuromus-culoskeletal and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine at East Greenwich Spine & Sport in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.

He was awarded the Maine Osteopathic Association physician of the Year Award in 2004 and the Young Physician of the Year Award in 2000. He was awarded the University of New Eng-land Residency Program Attending of the year award in 2000, 2002 and 2003.

Dr. Pasquarello lectures at the state, national and international level to physicians, house staff and students on the application of Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Myofascial Pain and Trigger Point Injection, Prolotherapy and Chronic Pain Management. He is actively involved in clinical research and has several publications on osteopathic manipulation, prolotherapy and the conservative management of acute and chronic neuromusculoskeletal conditions. He has co-authored Principles of Prolotherapy. 

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Meet Your New President-Elect Members elected Richard A. Feely, DO, FAAO to the office of Presi-dent-elect at the Annual Business Meeting on March 26. He will serve a one-year term of office before taking office as AAO Presi-dent in March 2010.

Dr. Feely is a 1978 KCOM graduate where he was a Predoctoral Fellow in the OT&M Department. He has practiced OMM in Chicago, IL since 1981. Dr. Feely is Board Certified in Family Practice, OMM, Acupuncture, Disability Evaluation, Independent Medical Evaluation, and Quality Assurance and Utilization Review. He also earned a certification of Competency from the Cranial Academy. Dr. Feely is a Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy, The Cranial Academy, American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, and American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. He also serves as an adjunct associate Professor at CCOM and Western COM. Dr. Feely has active staff privileges at St. James Hospital in Olympia Fields, IL. In 2008, Dr. Feely became a registered Investment Advisor. Dr. Feely has been involved in the AAO for more 27 years. He served as chairman of two committees; Louisa Burns Research Committee and Osteopathic Medical Economies. He has been actively involved on other committees such as By-Laws and Investments, as service to the Academy. Dr. Feely served as President of the Cranial Academy from 1991-1993 and President of the Cranial Academy Foundation from 2006-2009. He has served as member of the AOA House of Delegates for 7 years and in 2008 was a member of the AOA’s Council on Scientific Affairs. Dr. Feely has served as Treasurer of the Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society since 2007. He has lectured nationality and interna-tionality on Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy and Acupuncture as well as authored and edited books on Cranial Oste-opathy and Scalp Acupuncture. 

President

George J. Pasquarello, DO, FAAO

President Elect

Richard A. Feely, DO, FAAO

Immediate Past President

Guy A. DeFeo, DO

Secretary-Treasurer

Mark S. Cantieri, DO, FAAO

Trustee

Jane E. Carreiro, DO

Trustee

David Coffey, DO, FAAO

Trustee

Lisa A. DeStefano, DO

Trustee

Laura E. Griffin, DO, FAAO

Trustee

Douglas J. Jorgensen, DO

Trustee

Michael A. Seffinger, DO

Executive Director

Harriet O’Connor, CFRE, CAE

2009-2010

Board of Trustees

Don't Miss this Opportunity Refresh on Your Skills Learned at Convocation

The AAO made arrangements for audio recording of all major sessions at the 2009 Convocation. If you missed some-thing or want to share some important topics with colleagues, use the order form on the link below to order your copy today.

http://www.academyofosteopathy.org/Convocation2009/AAO.09.Index.pdf

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Dr. Pasquarello challenges Academy members to become involved 2008 was a challenging year for everyone. The US economy continues to struggle as we attempt to recover from the current recession. Medical organizations have not been immune to this recession and we are all feeling the effects of the economic downturn. To add to the financial strain, the Academy has been in a state of transition over the past year.

In May of 2008, Steve Noone retired after 16 years of service as the Academy’s Executive Director. During his term, the Academy went from a small mom and pop organization to a more organized group with a long view of its role in the profession. Discipline and strict budgeting, coupled with the large influx of attendees at CME programs gave us a pe-riod of mild financial success. Since the closure of the practice track for board certification, attendance at our CME pro-grams has decreased significantly. Combined with an overall decrease in travel, spending and financial contributions by members, the Academy again finds itself in challenging times. Change is always difficult and even more so during economic uncertainty.

Over the past 10 months, our new Executive Director, Harriet O’Conner has been directing our course and challenging us to push forward. Restructuring of the Academy staff has created opportunities and frustrations. New technology in the AAO office, an updated website and new ways to provide CME have all positioned the Academy to move forward. The Board of Trustees, Board of Governors and Committee Chairs have all stepped up to help accommodate these changes.

Advocacy, research and education are the key elements in the Academy mission. I believe there are three compo-nents necessary to accomplish that mission: communication, cooperation and participation.

This includes communication between the AAO and its members, between the members and committees and the Board of Trustees, between the AAO and AOA and between the AAO and the public. Cooperation with AOA, our com-ponent societies, other specialty colleges and state osteopathic associations will help promote our mission. I need to ask all of you for your participation by contributing time, money and experience to the Academy. This is OUR Academy and we all need to be involved to make it successful.

I’m always impressed when I see enthusiasm and support from Academy members; DOs and osteopathic students supporting our organization. We all know what it is to be an osteopathic physician with the range of professional and personal joys and stresses that go along with it. But I’ve been even more amazed at the commitment of folks who are not osteopathic physicians, but support us so fervently and promote and defend this profession more than most of its members. We are all truly blessed to have such a wonderful, committed and professional staff supporting us and grind-ing out the day-to-day work that needs to get done to keep our organization alive.

As the Academy continues to evolve in its current transition, I’d like to see an evolution in not only structure and ser-vices, but also in its relationships. I’m committed to continuing to work on relationships with the AOA, other specialty organizations, our component societies and all of our members to enhance communication, cooperation and participa-tion.

With all of the stresses and challenges that face us, there is some good news. Difficult times bring us closer together and sharing the load will foster respect and appreciation. Being able to meet challenges together will give us all a sense of ownership that will improve our communication and strengthen the Academy.

When we leave here after this conference and go back to our own little piece of the world, let’s remember a few things: You can always call if you need help or advice. We may not always see eye to eye, but we must always respect and support each other. There’s a lot to do, so we all have to chip in and get our hands dirty.

I pledge to give my best effort over the next year and look forward to representing the Academy as your President.

Recognition of Committee Service

In appreciation for their expiring terms of service as AAO committee chairpersons, Guy A. DeFeo, DO presented the AT Still Founder resin plaque of service to: Jane E. Carreiro, DO (Education Chair); and John E. Balmer, DO (External Fundraising Chair).

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Members Elect New Leaders At the March 26, 2009 Annual Business Meeting, AAO mem-bers elected their leadership for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. President-elect George J. Pasquarello, DO, FAAO automati-cally assumed the office of President and Guy A. DeFeo, DO begins a one-year term as Immediate Past President. Newly-elected leaders include (all are one-year terms unless other-wise indicated):

President-elect – Richard A. Feely, DO, FAAO

Secretary-Treasurer – Mark S. Cantieri, DO, FAAO (2012)

Trustee – Laura E. Griffin, DO, FAAO (2012) Trustee – David Coffey, DO, FAAO (2012)

Governor – Stephen D. Blood, DO, FAAO (2012) Governor – Boyd R. Buser, DO (2012) Governor – Wm. Thomas Crow, DO, FAAO (2012) Governor – John C. Glover, DO, FAAO (2012) Governor – John G. Hohner, DO, FAAO (2012) Governor – Kenneth J. Lossing, DO (2012) Governor – Mark E. Rosen, DO (2012) Governor – Charles J. Smutny, DO, FAAO (2012) Governor – Melicien A. Tettambel, DO, FAAO (2012) Governor – Richard L. Van Buskirk, DO, FAAO (2012)

Nominating Committee – Boyd R. Buser, DO (Chairperson) Nominating Committee – Dennis J. Dowling, DO, FAAO Nominating Committee – Karen M. Steele, DO, FAAO Nominating Committee – Melicien A. Tettambel, DO, FAAO Nominating Committee – Guy A. DeFeo, DO (ex-officio)

Membership Approve Change in Bylaws

At the March 26, 2009 Annual Business Meeting, the membership approved a motion to make changes to Section 3 of the Academy Bylaws. The Academy had published the proposed amendments by a US Postal Service mailing to all AAO mem-bers and an additional notice sent to AAO member e-mail addresses in the month of March.

Membership Section 3 of the Bylaws will now read:

“Life Membership may be conferred upon any Ac-tive or Associate Member who has been in good standing paying regular dues for a minimum of five consecutive years immediately prior to application and who has paid his or her lifetime dues in one payment of the sum of 12 times annual active membership dues at the current membership dues at the time of the AAO members’ application for life membership. Life members shall continue to hold all rights and privileges they held with their previous membership status.”

Guy A. DeFeo, DO, conducted this portion of the Annual Business Meeting and provided an opportu-nity for AAO members who wished to speak either in favor or opposed to the motion on the floor dur-ing the discussion period. 

Governors Name New FAAOs

At their meeting on March 25, the AAO Board of Governors approved the recommendation of Fellowship in the Ameri-can Academy of Osteopathy (FAAO) for Laura E. Griffin DO of PCSOM in Pikeville, KY and Daniel J. Kary, DO of Lewiston, Maine. The candidates successfully completed the oral and practical examinations administered by the members of the Committee on Fellowship in the American Academy of Osteopathy, chaired by Judith A. O’Connell, DO, FAAO prior to the 2009 Convocation. On March 28th, AAO President Guy A. DeFeo, DO officially conferred Fel-lowship on Dr. Griffin and Dr. Kary at the President’s Banquet.

AAO members who are interested in making application for FAAO can obtain required application and explanatory ma-terials by contacting Debbie Johnson at (317) 879-1881. Please note the August 1, 2009 deadline for applications (possible conferment in March 2011).

For AAO members who have already applied, please note these forthcoming deadlines: * May 1 – Deadline for final case histories rewrites * Sep 1 – deadline for 2nd draft of scientific paper/thesis * Feb 1 - Final scientific paper/thesis and examination fee due * Mar 16 - Oral and practical examinations at the 2010 AAO Convocation in Colorado Springs, Colorado

New UAAO Chapters

On March 26, 2009, Rocky Vista College of Osteopathic Medicine (RVUCOM) and Pacific Northwest University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine fulfilled all the requirements for creating UAAO Chapters that are out-lined in the AAO Bylaws and Manual of Procedures. They were conferred as UAAO chapters by Guy A. DeFeo, DO. 

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AAO Awards A. T. Still Medallions

At the President’s Banquet during the 2009 Convocation, AAO President Guy A. DeFeo, DO presented the Academy’s most prestigious award -- the A. T. Still Medallion of Honor -- to Donald V. Hampton, DO, and Edward G. Stiles, DO, FAAO. The Andrew Taylor Still Medallion of Honor is awarded to deserving members of the Academy who have exhib-ited among other accomplishments in scientific or professional affairs, an exceptional understanding and application of osteopathic principles, and of the concepts which are the outgrowth of those principles.

Dr. Hampton has been an active member of the American Academy of Osteopathy. He is a 1954 graduate of the Kirks-ville College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Hampton has practiced osteopathic family medicine/osteopathic manipulative medicine.

Dr. Hampton served as Professor and Course Director of Osteopathic Principles & Practice from 1994-2004 at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hampton currently holds the title of Professor Emeritus of OMM at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie. He is Course Director/Professor of OMM and also serves on the Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles at the Bradenton Campus. He continues to be involved in patient care and teaching at LECOM on a part-time basis. Dr. Hampton’s research interests include Osteopathic Princi-ples and Practice.

Dr. Hampton became board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Special Proficiency in Osteopathic Manipu-lative Medicine in 1993. In addition to the American Academy of Osteopathy, he is also a member of the American Os-teopathic Association, Ohio Osteopathic Association, and the Cranial Academy.

Dr. Hampton was an active member of the Educational Council on Osteopathic Principles (ECOP) until 2006. He has been an active contributor of items for the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, Inc. and the Comprehen-sive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination.

Dr. Stiles has served the osteopathic medical profession since his graduation from KCOM in 1965 and became a Fellow of the American Academy of Osteopathy in 1975. Dr. Stiles completed a rotating internship in Waterville, Maine, began a private practice and then had the unique experience of learning from and taking over Perrin T. Wilson, DO's practice.

Dr. Stiles became one of the first students of Muscle Energy, learning from Fred Mitchell, Sr. directly and then teaching what he learned to countless others. Dr. Stiles established the first hospital based osteopathic manipulative service in modern times in 1973 in Waterville, Maine; and has served in numerous locations taking care of patients in private prac-tice. Dr. Stiles has served as a Visiting Clinician for the AAO since 1970; a Clinical Professor at MSUCOM, teaching in their postgraduate CME program; and a Professor and Chairman of the OMM Departments at both Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine. He also serves as a member of the AAO’s Undergraduate Academies committee as PCSOM’s Advisor.

He currently serves as Director of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine in the Pikeville Medical Center Family Practice Plus-One residency. Dr. Stiles has taught extensively in the United States, Canada and Europe, averaging between 15 and 25 small group seminars per year from 1980-2001.

Dr Stiles has been honored as the Scott Memorial Lecturer in 1975, the T. L. Northup Memorial Lecturer in 1996, and the A.T. Still Memorial Lecturer for the AOA House of Delegates in 2004. Dr. Stiles received the Founder's Medal from TCOM in 1981, and an AOA Presidential Citation at the AOA House of Delegates in 2006.

Re-Certification of AAO Component Societies

At the 2009 Annual AAO Business Meeting, Guy A. DeFeo, DO affirmed the following Arizona Academy of Osteopa-thy; Florida Academy of Osteopathy; Indiana Academy of Osteopathy; Iowa Academy of Osteopathy; Michigan-Great Lakes Academy of Osteopathy; New England Academy of Osteopathy; New Jersey Academy of Osteopathy; New York Academy of Osteopathy; Northern California Academy of Osteopathy; Northwest Academy of Osteopathy; Ohio Academy of Osteopathy; Oklahoma Academy of Osteopathy; Pennsylvania Academy of Osteopathy; Presque Isle Academy of Osteopathy; Puget Sound Academy of Osteopathy; Rocky Mountain Academy of Osteopathy; Texas Academy of Osteopathy; The Cranial Academy; Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation; and Upper Mississippi River Osteopathic Study Group. 

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Stephen J. Noone Presented with 2009 Academy Award

Stephen J. Noone, MS, CAE was honored on March 26 at the AAO Annual Business Meeting with the 2009 Academy Award for his dedication to the field of osteopathy.

Stephen J. Noone, MS, CAE served as the Executive Director of the American Academy of Osteopathy for 16 years. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish/Latin from Marian College and a Masters degree in Educational Administra-tion from Butler University. He is also a Certified Association Executive by the American Society of Association Execu-tives.

Stephen J. Noone was not a stranger to the AAO members during his time with the Academy. He first joined the osteo-pathic medical profession in 1984. Since that time, Stephen J. Noone served the osteopathic profession in the roles of Executive Director of the Indiana Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (1984-1992), Executive Director of the Indiana Academy of Osteopathy (1987-1992), President of OMM Recruiting, Inc. (1995-1998), Executive Direc-tor of the American Osteopathic Board of Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine (1992-2007), and Executive Director of the American Academy of Osteopathy (1992-2008).

Stephen J. Noone has been honored with many awards. He has earned the Exceptional Service Award from the Cra-nial Academy (June, 2008); Certificate of Appreciation from the Bureau of Osteopathic Specialists (November 2007) and the Bob E. Jones Leadership Award for Outstanding Achievement presented by the American Osteopathic Asso-ciation in February 2003. He was honored with the Outstanding Leadership Award presented by the Indiana Non-Public Education Association in October 1998 as well as the Inaugural recipient of the Helen Gardner Osteopathic Ex-ecutive Leadership Award presented by the Foundation for Osteopathic Health Services, American Osteopathic Healthcare Association in May 1998. Stephen J. Noone was awarded the Mary McNulty Young Award for Distin-guished Achievement in Community Service from Marian College in Indianapolis in 1996 and listed in Who's Who in America, the 50th Edition of Marquis Who's Who in 1996. Stephen J. Noone was the ISAE Executive Director of the Year presented by the Indiana Society of Association Executives in June 1994 and the Chatard Medal which was awarded upon induction into the Bishop Chatard High School Hall of Fame in 1988.

On March 26, 2009, we acknowledged his dedication and passion for Osteopathy and the Academy and honored Stephen J. Noone, MS, CAE, as the recipient of the ninth an-nual ACADEMY AWARD in recognition of his outstanding commitment to the osteopathic medical profession, supporting its philosophy, principles, and practices.

Board Approves 5% Dues Adjustment The AAO Board of Trustees approved a modest adjustment in membership dues for the 2009-2010 fiscal year. The in-crease is expected to generate additional revenue to offset the anticipated rise in operational expenses and assist the Trustees in maintaining a balanced budget for the next year. The current rate has been in effect for two years. The new dues figures are listed in bold type below (2008-2009 rate in parentheses):

$248 (236) Active and Associate Members $188 (179) Joint/Active Members $176 (168) 2nd Year in Practice $88 (84) 1st Year in Practice $274 (261) International Members $38 (36) Interns and Residents

Article II, Dues and Fees, Section I of the AAO Bylaws authorizes the Trustees to “increase annual dues at no more than five (5) percent on an annual basis. Increases in dues higher than five (5) percent must be approved by the mem-bership at the Annual Meeting of the Membership. Fees for programs, materials, and services shall be set by the Board of Trustees to cover anticipated costs and expenses.”

AAO Classifieds

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Three Receive HLM Award

The AAO Board of Governors selected three members to receive the Academy’s Honorary Life Membership, the maxi-mum permitted by the AAO Bylaws. The 2009 recipients are Richard M. Bachrach DO; Andrew Lovy, DO; and Don-ald E. Woods, DO, FAAO.

The Governors may select recipients who have exhibited outstanding service to the osteopathic profession in any two of the following categories: (a) contribution to osteopathic literature; (b) development or teaching of osteopathic princi-ples and practice; (c) service in osteopathic health care in the community; and (d) service in the fields of osteopathic education. Governors also may consider active members who have been in practice 50 years and have been mem-bers of the Academy for 25 consecutive years.

Dr. Bachrach joined his father, Dr. David Bachrach, in a general osteopathic practice after completing his internship in Philadelphia. Through Dr. D. Bachrach, whose practice included many major theatrical and motion picture actors, writ-ers, and directors; Dr. R. Bachrach was introduced to the world of show-biz medicine. In particular, in part because they were the most impecunious of performers, and certainly because they were the most resistant to treatment, Dr. R. Bachrach wound up taking care of the dancers, learning sports medicine the hard way. He immersed himself in the dance world, becoming one of the pioneers in the newly developing field of dance medicine. He became the ex-officio company physician to the cast of “West Side Story.” He continued in a similar capacity with many Broadway musical casts, the New York City Ballet and American Ballet Theatre dancers, even touring the Soviet Union with ballet compa-nies. Dr. R. Bachrach is president and medical director of the Center for Sports and Osteopathic Medicine in New York City. He is a Fellow of the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine, the American Osteopathic Academy of Sclerotherapeutic Pain Management, the American Medical Academy of Acupuncture, and the American Back Society. His scientific papers have appeared in many medical textbooks and journals, and he has lectured on dance medicine and back pain in the US, Canada, Great Britain, Amsterdam and Brazil.

Dr. Lovy is a 1962 graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. He served his internship at Mt. Clemens (MI) General Hospital and completed his residency in psychiatry at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Augusta, GA. He is Professor and Chair of the Department of Neurobehavioral Sciences at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. A popular lecturer at several AAO Convocations, Dr. Lovy also is a member of the AOA and the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. He is the author of Combat Surgeon in Vietnam, a rare gem of first-person, primary-source history of our nation’s most controversial war. He served as a battalion surgeon, was the head medical officer for approximately 1,000 troops, and was also the first osteopathic physician to receive a commis-sion. On October 29, 2004, battalion commander Lt. Col. Walter E. Price presented Dr. Lovy with the Army’s Bronze Star for Valor, one of the military’s highest commendations.

Dr. Woods is a member of the KCOM class of 1962. He completed his internship at Mesa Memorial Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. Dr. Woods’ career has included many leadership positions within the osteopathic medical profession. An active AAO member since graduating from KCOM, he served on the AAO Boards of Trustees and Governors and completed a term as AAO Treasurer in 1972-1973. Dr. Woods also has been an active leader of The Cranial Acad-emy, serving as President in 1972-1973 and delivering the organization’s 1994 Sutherland Memorial Lecture. The Cra-nial Academy also bestowed on him its honorary Fellow of the Cranial Academy Award. Dr. Woods also served as 1968-1969 President of the Washington (State) Osteopathic Medical Association and represented WOMA in the AOA House of Delegates from 1965-1970. He held appointments on both the AOA’s Bureau of Research and Board of In-surance. Dr. Woods also has been a popular lecturer at both the Academy’s and AOA continuing medical education programs and was a Director and lecturer of the Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation. He received his Fellowship in the American Academy of Osteopathy in 1972, authoring a scientific paper and thesis entitled “An osteopathic ap-proach to the treatment of facial sinus dysfunction.” 

Component Society Relations Indiana Academy of Osteopathy

112th Annual Convention Here Comes the Future: Be Prepared April 30-May 3, 2009 Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel and Suites

For more information, please visit: http://www.inosteo.org/index.php

August 28-30, 2009 “The Dynamics of the Fluid Body” Radisson Hotel Indianapolis Carmel Indianapolis, IN

Golden Ram Society 2008-2009 Campaign Donor Catego-

ries Career donors also receive recognition when they reach the $5,000, $10,000 and $20,000 in lifetime contributions to the AAO’s Golden Ram Society.

President’s Club – $2,500 or more Club members receive recognition on the AAO website, the AAO annual report, AAO Leadership Newsletter, AAO Newsletter and acknowledgement as a Golden Ram contributor at the Acad-emy’s Annual Convocation as well as at the Gavel Club Reception.

A. T. Still Club – $1,000 – $2,499 Club members receive recognition on the AAO website, the AAO annual report, AAO Leadership Newsletter, AAO Newslet-ter and acknowledgement as a Golden Ram contributor at the Academy’s An-nual Convocation.

T. L. Northup Club – $500 - $999 Club members receive recognition in the AAO annual report and the AAO Leader-ship Newsletter, AAO Newsletter and ac-knowledgement as a Golden Ram con-tributorat the Academy’s Annual Convo-cation.

Louisa Burns Club – $250 - $499 Club members receive recognition in the AAO annual report and the AAO News-letter and acknowledgement as a Golden Ram contributor at the Academy’s An-nual Convocation.

Vicki Dyson Club – $100 - $249 Club members receive recognition in the AAO annual report, AAO Newsletter and acknowledgement as a Golden Ram con-tributor at the Academy’s Annual Con-vocation.

Supporter – $99 or less Club members receive recognition in the AAO annual report and acknowledge-ment as a Golden Ram contributor at the Academy’s Annual Convocation. 

The President’s Club - $2,500 or more Anthony G. Chila, DO, FAAO David Coffey, DO, FAAO Guy A. DeFeo, DO Richard A. Feely, DO, FAAO George J. Pasquarello, DO, FAAO Damon M. Whitfield, DO

A.T. Still Club – $1,000 – $2,499 Robert N. Agnello, DO & Kerry S. Ag-nello, DO John Balmer, DO & Patricia Balmer, RN Stephen D. Blood, DO, FAAO David R. Boesler, DO Boyd R. Buser, DO Mark S. Cantieri, DO, FAAO & Brad S. Sandler, DO Lisa Ann DeStefano, DO Jonathan E. Fenton, DO John C. Glover, DO, FAAO & Charlene James, DO Ann L. Habenicht, DO, FAAO David B. Hagie, DO John G. Hohner, DO, FAAO Deborah Johnson Hollis Heaton King, DO, PhD, FAAO Robert E. McAlister, MD Claudia L. McCarty, DO, FAAO & Dennis J. Dowling, DO, FAAO Brian McDevitt, DO Harriet O’Connor, CFRE, CAE Gary Ostrow, DO Karen M. Steele, DO, FAAO Quoc L. Vo, DO

T.L. Northup Club – $500 - $999 Brooks M. Blake, DO, PA Stephen Braun, DO Barbara J. Briner, DO Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO Viola M. Frymann, DO, FAAO William J. Garrity, DO Sherman Gorbis, DO, FAAO & Lori Gor-bis Philip Greenman, DO, FAAO Pamela L. Grimaldi, DO Paula M. Grimaldi, DO Gretta A. Gross, DO John M. Jones, III, DO Douglas J. Jorgensen, DO Robert E. Kappler, DO, FAAO T. Reid Kavieff, DO

Kim Sing Lo, DO David D. Musgrave, DO Monica M. Rogalski, DO Edward G. Stiles, DO, FAAO Michael J. Warner, DO & Margaret Warner, DO Donald E. Woods, DO, FAAO Sheldon C. Yao, DO Melissa Ventimiglia, DO Jeffrey W. Ziegler, DO

Louisa Burns Club – $250 - $499 Juan F. Acosta, DO Ethan R. Allen, DO T. John Baumeister, DO Joel Berenbeim, DO Denise K. Burns, DO Stephen P. Cavanaugh, DO John A. Cifala, DO David C. Conner, DO Daniel P. Conte, DO Gregory Craddock, DO Russel G. Gamber, DO John P. Goodridge, DO, FAAO James H. Gronemeyer, DO Sharon Gustowski, DO Lon A. Hoover, DO Allan G. Kalich, DO G. Bradley Klock, DO, FAAO John A. Littleford, DO Tim Mosomillo, DO Stephen J. Noone, CAE Wendy E. Page-Echols, DO & William H. Page-Echols, DO David A. Patriquin, DO, FAAO & Cyn-thia Patriquin Paul R. Rennie, DO Sonia Rivera-Martinez, DO Jeanne R. Roll, MD Stanley Schiowitz, DO, FAAO Eric Hunter Sharp, DO & Jacey God-dard, DO Margaret A. Sorrel, DO David E. Teitelbaum, DO Adrian L. Woolley, DO

Vicki Dyson Club – $100 - $249 David Scott Abend, DO Kenneth Adams, DO Richard H. Armond, DO David W. Asher, DO Andrew H. Berry, DO

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Annual Fund Raising Effort Closes May 31

Congratulations and thank you to all the generous donors who have helped the Academy reach 47% of its $150,000 goal for the 2008-2009 annual fund. As of April 17, 245 donors have already contributed a total of $70,217.58. Thanks to all AAO members for their loyal support of this annual fund raising program!

Golden Ram Continues

Laurence E. Bouchard, DO Kelli Bowersox Rachel Brooks, MD Alaya & Bruno Chikly, MD, DO (Hon.) Richard Chmielewski, DO Vincent R. Cipolla, DO Theresa Cisler, DO Elizabeth Clark, DO Kevyn Comstock, DO Sylvia S. Cruz, DO Peter A. Curka, DO Joan F. Dawson, DO Lori A. Dillard, DO Edward R. Douglas, DO Gary A. Dunlap, DO Lyudmila Edshteyn, DO Stephen M. Ellestad, DO J. Yusuf Q. Erskine, DO Paula L. Eschtruth, DO Doran A. Farnum, DO, FAAO Melvin R. Friedman, DO Stuart J. Friedman, DO Jackson Friedman, DO David B. Fuller, DO, FAAO David A. Gentile, DO Maria T. Gentile, DO Stacey Bushnell Gill, DO Jerel Glassman, DO Mikhail Gleyzer, DO Andrew M. Goldman, DO Stephen I. Goldman, DO, FAAO Jeffrey Greenfield, DO Mark R. Gugel, DO Kelly D. Halma, DO Donald V. Hankinson, DO David G. Harden, DO Masahiro Hashimoto, (Japan) Deborah M. Heath, DO Jennifer L. Highland, DO Huy Kim Hoang, DC, MD Paul K. Hume, ND, DO (New Zealand) Hemwattie S. Jaimangal, DO Christie A. James, DO David L. Johnston, DO John H. Juhl, DO William J. Kirmes, DO Paul Gerard Kleman, DO Michael G. Knapp, DO William A. Kuchera, DO, FAAO Michael Z. Kuschelewski, MD Carol L. Lang, DO Paul Langevin, DO R. Paul Lee, DO, FAAO John W. Lewis, DO Kenneth J. Lossing, DO Richard C. MacDonald, DO Tamara M. McReynolds, DO Masayoshi Midorikawa, (Japan)

Paul S. Miller, DO Miriam V. Mills, MD Wendy S. Neal, DO Norman C. Neeb, DO Candace Nowak, DO Sun F. Pei, DO Ross E. Pope, DO, FAAO Horace C. Purtzer, DO Wesley B. Reiss, DO Philipp Richter, DO (France) Mark E. Rosen, DO Gary M. Ross, DO Michael P. Rowane, DO, FAAO Joann G. Ryan, DO Jay Sandweiss, DO Ralph Schurer, MD Theresa M. Scott, DO Alice R. Shanaver, DO Mary E. Starzinski, DO Joel D. Stein, DO, FAAO Jacqueline M. Stoken, DO Aimee D. Stotz, DO Jeffrey B. Sutton, DO Jean Ann Swift, DO Shigeru Tajiri, (Japan) Michael J. Terzella, DO Melicien A. Tettambel, DO, FAAO Piers N. Vigers, DO (UK) Glenn Norman Wagner, DO R. C. (Clay) Walsh, DO

Supporters Club – $99 or less Reem Abu-Sbaih, DO B. Jayne Alexander, DO Richard M. Appleby, DO Charles A. Beck, DO Dennis Burke, DO Thomas R. Byrnes, DO Haifan Chen, DO Marvin L. Colvin, DO Nicholas P. Diamond, DO Jerome A. Dixon, DO Kelly Evans, DO Stephen Fedele, DO Karl Felber, DO John Mark Garlitz, DO James E. Gaydos, DO Richard Joseph Geshel, DO Pamela B. Ghezzi, DO Kenjo Harada Jane K. Harris, DO Lisa E. Hart, DO Theodore Jordan, DO Yumiko Kabasawa, (Japan) Anne K. Kaplan, DO Victor N. Kassicieh, DO, DD Janet M. Krettek, DO Anna Marie Lamb, DO

Robert J. Lang, DO Edna M. Lay, DO, FAAO Laura Liles, DO Mary E. Malcom, DO Mark L. Martin, DO Masami Matarai, (Japan) Phyllis McNamara Anette K.S. Mnabhi, DO Ronald L. Mosiello, DO William Scott Nall, DO Merideth C. Norris, DO Norihito Onishi, DO Benjamin N. Paschkes, DO John H. Potomski, DO John C. Powers, MD Jana H. Prevratska(Canada) Martyn E. Richardson, DO Stephen A. Roberts, DO Sandra Jean Robinson, DO Daniel Ronsmans, DO(UK) Susan M. Rose, DO Kimberly J. Schleef, DO Ian Schofield, DO (UK) Heather A. Sharkey, DO Marc D. Sibella, DO Ian Phillip Snider, DO Yvette Somoano, DO Stephen M. Swetech, DO Jennifer Taylor, MPH Negash Tesemma, DO Theresa M. Thomas, DO Beth N. Thompson, DO Eric Toder, DO Earl R. Trievel, DO Michael H. Tunick, DO Michelle F. Veneziano, DO Melissa M. Ventimiglia, DO Dina Luci Villanueva, DO Craig M. Wax, DO Lei Wei, DO Grace R. Willis, DO Kristen Witter, DO Katherine A. Worden, DO David P. Yens, PhD Lisa A. Zaleski, DO

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AAO Members in the News Humayun Chaudhry, DO, the Commissioner of Health in Suffolk County, NY, was interviewed on the New York ABC Affiliate WABC-TV addressing a recent outbreak of whooping cough among elementary-aged school children on Long Island. Although many children receive vaccinations for whooping cough, otherwise known as pertussis, sometimes the vaccinations can lose effectiveness, as they seem to have done in the infected children. No children have died from the disease, which can be fatal in infants. Watch Dr. Chaudhry’s public health announcement online. Dr. Chaudhry is the President of both the American College of Osteopathic Internists and the Association of Osteopathic Directors and Medical Educators.

Eric J. Dolgin, DO was interviewed for the article Kids' Brain Trust: A New Nonprofit Gives Parents Hope of Defeating Autism, published in Forbes Magazine on March 28, 2009. A full copy of the article can be found by clicking HERE.

Brian F. Degenhardt, DO was published in the February 2009 issue of the JAOA for his editorial “New Horizons for Research and Education in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.”

Rafael Zegarra-Parodi, DO (UK), MEd;Pierre de Chauvigny de Blot, DO (UK); Luke D. Rickards, MOsteo (Australia); and Edouard-Oliver Renard, DO (France), MEd were published in the February 2009 issue of JAOA for their original contribution “Cranial Palpation Pressures Used by Osteopathy Students: Effects of Standardized Protocol Training.”

David C. Mason, DO and Carman A. Ciervo, DO were published as authors of the article “Brachial Plexus Injuries in Neonates: An Osteopathic Approach” in the February 2009 issue of the JAOA.

Evidence-Based Manual Medicine: A Problem Oriented Approach by Michael A. Seffinger, DO and Raymond J. Hruby, DO, FAAO was reviewed in the February 2009 issue of the JAOA.

UAAO Member Latonya M. Hendricks, OMS-IV received the William G. Anderson I, DO Minority Scholarship for serv-ing as a student ambassador for the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Blacksburg, maintaining strong academic credentials, working with medically underserved populations in Virginia, and participating on a medical mission in El Salvador. The William G. Anderson, I, DO Minority Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship that honors a mi-nority osteopathic medical student who embodies osteopathic principles and practice, excels academically and champi-ons the educational, societal and healthcare needs of minorities.

Michael L. Kuchera, DO, the director of the OMM Department at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PECOM) received the Beehler Research Mentor of the Year Award for his many years of mentoring students, residents and fellows in research at both PCOM and KCOM-ATSU. This $5,000 award honors 2003-04 AOA President Darryl A. Beehler, DO, who designated his presidential term “Year of the Mentor.”

Peter B. Ajluni, DO spoke to the Birmingham Senior Men’s Club in Michigan regarding his “Fit for Life” legacy and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle regardless of age.

Peter B. Ajluni, DO, served as keynote speaker for the Midwestern University/Chicago College of Osteopathic Medi-cine (MWU/CCOM) Bridging Ceremony on 4/4/09, officially welcoming the CCOM osteopathic medical students into the AOA professional family as they “bridge” from their didactic years to clinical years. Dr. Ajluni is a graduate of the MWU/CCOM; in his speech, he reflected back over his career as an orthopedic surgeon and osteopathic leader and urged the students to always remember to truly care about their patients. AOA Daily Report 4/6/09

The AOA Audit Committee held a teleconference on 4/7/09, led by Philip L. Shettle, DO, in its continuing oversight of AOA finances amidst the American economic recession. The Committee acted to approve McGladrey & Pullen as the AOA’s auditor for the 2009 fiscal year; and made plans for this year’s audit to ensure compliance with non-profit require-ments. AOA Daily Report 4/8/09

Boyd R. Buser, DO, traveled to the “Old Dominion State” for the Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association’s (VOMA) 103rd Annual Spring CME Conference, which is being held 4/23-26/09 in Williamsburg. Dr. Buser addressed VOMA members regarding AOA advocacy regarding several state bills, including legislation to expand naturopaths’ scope-of-practice and raise the state’s cap on non-economic damages in PLI suits, which we opposed, and efforts to support a bill that would allow physicians to express sympathy or apologize without being held liable. VOMA welcomed approxi-mately 65 DOs, 220 osteopathic medical students, and 15 exhibitors to the Conference. AOA Daily Report 4/23/09

William Thomas Crow, DO and David R. Willis, DO, MBA were published in the April 2009 issue of the JAOA for their original contribution titled “Estimated Costs of Care for Patients with Acute Low Back Pain: A Retrospective Review of Patient Records.”

Peter B. Ajluni, DO of Michigan, represented in the osteopathic medical profession in Chicago last December at a meeting of the U.S. Bone and Joint Decade (USBJD) Board of Directors. Dr. Ajluni and other medical professionals in attendance reviewed successes and publicity from the October 2008 USBJD National Action Week and planned further activities to help raise awareness of the importance of bone health and care.

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Donors Receive Career Giving Awards

Acting on the Investment Committee’s recommendation, the Board of Trustees voted to recognize the outstanding generosity of Golden Ram Society donors by awarding cumulative giving awards, a lapel pin with depiction of the AAO’s mascot – the Ram. Donors who have reached the $5,000 career giving level receive a pin embedded with a ruby, $10,000 a pin embedded with a diamond and for the first time a donor contributing $20,000 a pin embedded with two dia-monds.

At the 2009 Annual Business Meeting in Little Rock, the Academy presented one ruby pin to Hugh M. Ettlinger, DO, FAAO. Kim Sing Lo, DO, also reached the ruby pin giving level but was unable to at-tend the meeting. AAO members who have received the other cumu-lative giving awards in prior years include the following:

Career Double-Diamond Contributor Anthony G. Chila, DO, FAAO

Career Diamond Level Contributors John E. Balmer, DO Stephen D. Blood, DO, FAAO Boyd R. Buser, DO Mark S. Cantieri, DO, FAAO David Coffey, DO, FAAO Guy A. DeFeo, DO Richard A. Feely, DO, FAAO John C. Glover, DO, FAAO Albert F. Kelso, PhD (Decreased) William L. Johnston, DO, FAAO Hollis H. King, DO, PhD, FAAO Claudia L. McCarty, DO, FAAO Judith A. O’Connell, DO, FAAO Gary L. Ostrow, DO

Career Ruby Level Contributors Lawrence J. Bellew, DO David R. Boesler, DO John D. Capobianco, DO, FAAO Dennis J. Dowling, DO, FAAO Viola M. Frymann, DO, FAAO John P. Goodrich, DO, FAAO Philip E. Greenman, DO, FAAO Ann L. Habenicht, DO, FAAO James S. Jealous, DO John M. Jones, III, DO Robert E. Kappler, DO, FAAO G. Bradley Klock, DO, FAAO John A. Littleford, DO Harold I. Magoun, DO, FAAO Brian McDevitt, DO David D. Musgrave, DO George J. Pasquarello, DO, FAAO David A. Patriquin, DO, FAAO Karen M. Steele, DO, FAAO Melicien A. Tettambel, DO, FAAO Richard L. VanBuskirk, DO, FAAO Damon Whitfield, DO Jeffrey W. Ziegler, DO 

Calendar of Events

May 2009 May 15-17, 2009: The Still Technique - New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine (UMDNJ/SOM)

June 2009 June 3, 2009: PS&E Committee Meeting: Wednesday at 6:00 pm (EST) phone confer-ence June 18-21, 2009: Cranial Academy Annual Conference - Hyatt Regency Bethesda, Maryland.

July 2009 July 11-12, 2009: AAO Board of Trustees Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana July 13-15, 2009: AOA Board of Trustees Meeting, Chicago, Illinois July 15-19, 2009: AOA House of Delegates, Chicago, Illinois

August 2009 August 7-8, 2009 Education Committee, Indi-anapolis, Indiana August 21-24, 2009, OMT for Common Con-ditions: Diagnosis, Treatment and Payment

September 2009 September 9, 2009: PS&E Committee Meet-ing: Wednesday at 6:00 pm (EST) phone conference

October 2009

November 2009 November 1-5: AOA 2009 Convention in New Orleans, LA November 1: AAO Board of Trustees Meet-ing in New Orleans, LA November 2: PS&E Committee Meeting, 6:30 am (CST) in New Orleans, LA November 2: LBORC Committee meeting at 6:30 am (CST) in New Orleans, LA November 2: Fellowship Committee meeting at 12:00 noon (CST) in New Orleans, LA November 3: Education Committee meeting at 12:00 noon (CST) in New Orleans, LA

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Debriefing on TCOM Hearing

AOA President Carlo J. DiMarco, DO, represented the AOA at a public hearing on the proposal to establish an MD school at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (TCOM). Those in favor of the “MD option” assert it would produce more primary care doctors and make TCOM a top-ten research institution. Dr DiMarco refuted these arguments by pointing out that 73% of the TCOM DOs in Texas practice primary care compared to only 31% of MD graduates in Texas and that the creation of the TCOM Osteopathic Research Center in 2002 also has already established the University as a leading research institute. Gib Lewis, former Speaker of the Texas House, opposes the MD option and told the Board of Regents that there is no more money for another school, hence the MD option would only dilute TCOM’s funds, and the Medical Student Government Association declared that it was opposed to the MD option. AOA Trustee Mark A. Baker, DO, was also in attendance and remarked on the unintended con-sequences of the “MD option.” The Board of Regents concluded the open hearing by asking Drs. Ransom and Peska to study how the MD option proposal would be implemented and report back this fall.

Special Events at 2009 AAO Convocation Guy A. DeFeo, DO was presented with the A.T. Still Portrait on March 15, 2009 in appreciation for his service to the Academy this past year.

AOA President DiMarco met with the AAO Board of Trustees on March 25, 2009 to discuss his OGME Initiative, in-cluding recent efforts to save OGME in Oklahoma and to protect the DO degree and training in Texas.

John B. Crosby, JD spoke at the Thursday, March 26th Annual Business Meeting of the AAO and was presented a Ram statue.

AOA President DiMarco and John Crosby addressed the Undergraduate American Academy of Osteopathy (UAAO) Annual Convocation, on March 27 in Little Rock, AR, regarding President DiMarco’s OGME Initiative, including recent efforts to save OGME in Oklahoma and his testimony noted above to protect the DO degree and training in Texas.

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Call for Osteopathic Research Abstracts Announced

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FAAO Distinguished Service Award The Award consists of a plaque and lapel pin given to the recipient at the Convocation Fellows Dinner; a perpetual plaque with name and date engraved on display in the AAO Office, a listing in the AAO directory, website, and an-nouncement to the general membership at the President’s banquet. The purpose of the award is to recognize FAAO’s who have further distinguished themselves in any of the following seven categories:

1. contributions to the literature; 2. development of osteopathic theory, method or procedure; 3. research; 4. osteopathic education; 5. service to the AAO on committees, boards, etc.; 6. public relations and service to public health; and 7. osteopathic medical economics and advocacy.

Selection of Recipient 1. The nominee must be a living FAAO at the time of nomination; 2. The nominee must be a FAAO in good standing (AOA and AAO member); 3. Nominations may be made to the committee by any AAO member; a. the nomination must include a written statement of the meritorious service provided by the nominee in one or more of the above categories; b. if no nominations come from the general membership, the selection committee may make nominations with a written statement of the meritorious service. 4. The deadline for nominations is September 15, 2009 to be awarded at the 2010 Convocation. 5. The recipient will be notified after the COFAAO meets at the AOA Convention in November. 6. There will be 1 (one) recipient a year unless special circumstances exist.

Contact Debbie Johnson at (317) 879-1881 or djohnson@academyofosteopathy.org to receive a FAAO Distinguished Service Award Nomination Form.

Bureau of State Government Affairs Convenes

AOA Trustee James J. Dearing, DO, led a conference call of the AOA Bureau of State Government Affairs (BSGA) on March 24, 2009 to address several priority issues in the states. The AOA has coordinated widespread advocacy ef-forts, led by the BSGA, to fight non-physician clinicians’ scope-of-practice expansion efforts. To guide further advocacy efforts, the BSGA is currently working on developing policies regarding the use of the title “doctor” and clinical rotations for international medical students. Ms. Taylor represented the AAO on this teleconference.

Thomas L. Northup Lectures Volume II Now Available

Edited by Hollis H. King, DO, FAAO, this second volume of Thomas L. Northup Lectures continues in the tradition of the Northup Lectures, sharing a new insight into osteopathic history and into the character of osteopathy, as well as the stories of those who have weathered the challenges of maintaining the highest standards of osteopathic philoso-phy, principles and practice.

This timeless collection of Northup lectures is a must have for anyone, beginner or seasoned practitioner, of medicine in the osteopathic tradition. The Northup Lectures, Volume 2 is an invaluable resource to help you contemplate osteo-pathic principles as they may apply to your personal and practice circumstances. There is something in this collection of Northup Lectures for you.

Order your copy for only $39.95 by contacting the AAO Office at (317) 879-1881 TODAY!

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2009-2010 Committee Appointments Announced 2009-2010 AAO President, George J. Pasquarello, DO, FAAO announced the following committee appointments.

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Bylaws Ann L. Habenicht (Chairperson) William J. Garrity (Vice Chair) John A. Cifala Richard A. Feely John P. Goodridge Jeffrey B. Sutton Douglas Jorgensen – BOT Liaison

C-NMM/OMM Michael J. Warner (Chairperson) Hugh Ettlinger (Vice Chair) Charles A. Beck Lisa DeStefano – BOT Liaison Gail L. Dudley Pamela Grimaldi Jeanne Heyser-Easterly Virginia Johnson G. Bradley Klock Michael P. Rowane Karen M. Steele Joel Stein Sheldon Yao Jay Danto Millicent King Channell Dana Anglund (PAAO Liaison) Kim Jackson (PAAO Liaison)

Education John Hohner (Chairperson) Dennis J. Dowling (at large member - 2010) (Vice Chair) Jane E. Carreiro - BOT Liaison (2010 AOA Convention Chair) Ann Habenicht (at large member - 2011) Mike Rowane (at large member - 2011) David C. Mason (2009 AOA Convention Chair and ex-officio Undergraduate Academies Committee) Doris B. Newman (2010 Convocation Program Chair) Ken Lossing (at large member - 2011) Laura Griffin (at large member 2010) Kendi Hensel (at large member 2010) ______________________ (’11 Convocation Chair – Pres-elect nominee TBD)

External Fund Raising Guy Defeo (Chairperson/Immediate Past President) David Coffey (Vice Chair) John E. Balmer Patricia Balmer Stephen D. Blood Denise Burns John Hohner Beth Ann Ricci Monica Rogalski Paula Strait Kevin Thomas

Fellowship Judith A. O’Connell (Chairperson ‘11) Sherman Gorbis (‘10) (Vice Chair) David Coffey (‘12) - BOT Liaison Richard A. Feely (‘10) John C. Glover (‘10) Kurt B. Heinking (‘11) G. Bradley Klock (‘12) Thomas M. Richards (‘11) Joel D. Stein (‘12)

Informational Technologies Hemwattie (Shantie) Jaimangal (Chair) Sonia Rivera-Martinez (Vice Chair) John Baumeister Eric J. Dolgin Dennis J. Dowling (Education Committee Liaison) James L. Laub (Membership Committee Liaison) Michael A. Seffinger - BOT Liaison Mark E. Rosen Jamie Rapacciulo (PAAO Liaison) Ryan Skarbek (UAAO Liaison) Knic Rabara (UAAO Liaison)

International Affairs Michael L. Kuchera (Chair) (AOA CIOMEA Liaison) Kenneth H. Johnson (Vice-Chair) James Laub Peter Adler-Michaelson (Osteopathic International Alliance Liaison) Boyd R. Buser Jane E. Carreiro - BOT Liaison R. Todd Dombroski Viola M. Frymann Raul Garcia-Rodriguez Wolfgang Gilliar Raymond J. Hruby John M. Jones Michael A. Seffinger Melicien A. Tettambel Frank H. Willard

Investment Stephen D. Blood (Chair) Richard A. Feely (Vice Chair) Mark S. Cantieri (Ex-officio – AAO Secretary-Treasurer) Robert Clark John P. Goodridge Gary Ostrow Ross E. Pope Sonia Rivera-Martinez Charles J. Smutny (Ex-officio - LBORC)

Louisa Burns Osteopathic Research Charles J. Smutny (Co-Chairperson, ‘11) Sonia Rivera-Martinez (Co-Chairperson, ‘11) Eric Snider (Vice-Chair ‘12)

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Michael A. Seffinger - BOT Liaison Janet Burns (‘12) Brian F. Degenhardt (AOA Council on Research Liaison) James Gronemeyer (‘12) Robert E. Kappler (‘11) Hollis H. King (‘12) Michael L. Kuchera (‘10) Bryan Larsen, PhD (‘10) Miriam Mills (‘11) Anette K. S. Mnabhi (‘10) Wendy S. Neal (‘11) Kenneth E. Nelson (‘11) Natalie Nevins (‘12) Lisa Hodge, PhD(‘12) Michael H. Patterson PhD (‘10) Hallie Robbins (‘10) David Yens, PhD (‘10) Beth Thompson (PAAO Liaison) Johnathan Torres (PAAO Liaison) Scott Spagnolo-Hye (PAAO Liaison) Anne Kroman (UAAO Liaison) Consultant: Myron C. Beal

Membership Sharon Gustowski (Chairperson) Robert Agnello (Vice Chair) Kelly Busby Carole Browne R. Todd Dombroski William Foley David B. Fuller John P. Goodridge David Coffey – BOT Liaison Jeff Kotulski James L. Laub David C. Mason John Potomski Monica Rogalski Michael P. Rowane Gregory Thompson Angela Wagner Sheldon Yao Darren McAulby Katherine Bengaard (PAAO Liaison) Elena Timoshkin (PAAO Liaison) Eileen Conaway (UAAO Liaison)

Nominating (Elected at 2009 Annual Business Meeting) Boyd R. Buser (Chairperson) Dennis Dowling Guy A. DeFeo (Ex-officio – Immediate Past President) Karen M. Steele Melicien A. Tettambel

OPTI Liaison Committee Sherman Gorbis (Chairperson) Pamela Grimaldi (Vice Chair) Kerry Agnello Charles A. Beck Kathryn Brandt (DME)

Amy Jo Davison Lisa Destefano – BOT Liaison Hugh M. Ettlinger (Residency trainer) John C. Glover (Pre-doctoral educator) Jacey Goddard Paula Grimaldi Gretta Gross Raymond J. Hruby (College educator) Polly Leonard Monica Rogalski Karen M. Steele (COM Dean) Daniel Van Arsdale Quoc Vo Sheri Hull (PAAO Liaison) TJ Macari (PAAO Liaison) Rana Rand (UAAO Liaison)

Osteopathic Diagnosis and Treatment Education Nate F. DeLisi (Co-Chairperson) R. Clay Walsh (Co-Chairperson) Murray Berkowitz Stephen D. Blood Steve Braun Charles Carr David W. Crotty David Coffey – BOT Liaison Stephen M. Davidson Kimberly D’Eramo James Frommer William Garrity Jeanne Heyser-Easterly Polly E. Leonard David D. Musgrave Ross E. Pope Eric J. Rentz Monica Rogalski William Stager Stephanie Waecker Jennifer Parsley

Osteopathic Medical Economics Jeanne Heyser-Easterly (Chairperson) James Frommer (Vice Chair) Douglas Jorgensen – BOT Liaison Joel Kase Robert Agnello Boyd R. Buser (Advisor) Murray Berkowitz Michael Carnes Virginia Johnson (Cranial Academy Liaison) Catherine M. Kimball Brian Loveless Judith A. O'Connell (Advisor) Monica Rogalski Joel D. Stein Alfred L. Turner Margaret Warner Michael Warner Jay Danto

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Free CME Program on Tobacco Treatment

Last year, the AOA endorsed the US Public Health Service’s (USPHS) 2008 Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence. The AOA’s endorsement helped raise the profile of the Nation’s most deadly cause of disease and death, tobacco use. The USPHS has updated their Guidelines for 2009 to synthesize over 8,700 peer-reviewed articles and provide updated recommendations on successful treatment of tobacco dependence. The full 2009 Guidelines are available online. In addition, Medscape is offering a free one-hour CME program based on the guidelines. Get information on the CME program online.

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Postdoctoral Standards and Evaluation Doris Newman (Chairperson) (PTRC Representative) David Mason (Vice Chair) Laura Griffin - BOT Liaison Michael Carnes Jane Carreiro Wm. Thomas Crow Lisa A. DeStefano Lori Dillard David Eland Hugh M. Ettlinger Heather Ferrill Stephen Goldman Sherman L. Gorbis Ann L. Habenicht Kendi Hensel Jeanne Heyser-Easterly (AOBNMM Liaison) Natalie Nevins Alexander S. Nicholas William Papura Laura Rampil Michael P. Rowane Richard Schuster (AOA Conjoint Sports Medicine Evaluat-ing Committee Liaison) Eric Hunter Sharp Eric Snider Barbara Zajdel

Publications William Garrity (Chairperson) Hollis H. King (Vice Chair and Yearbook Editor) Denise Burns Ray Hruby, DO, FAAO (Interim Journal Editor) Eileen L. DiGiovanna Eric Dolgin Claire Galin Stephen Goldman Stefan L.J. Hagopian Stephen Paulus Paul Rennie Mark Rosen Michael A. Seffinger - BOT Liaison Walter Witroyl

Undergraduate Academies David C. Mason (Chairperson) Wm Thomas Crow (Advisor) Hugh M. Ettlinger (NUFA Advisor) Coral Peterson (Ex-officio: UAAO Council Chair) ATSU/SOMA Jonathan Kirsch AZCOM William Devine CCOM Ann L. Habenicht COMP David L. Redding DMUCOM Jose S. Figueroa KCOM Eric Snider KCUMBCOM Kevin Treffer LECOM John E. Balmer LECOM/FL Thomas Fotopoulos LMU/DCOM Gregory Thompson MSUCOM Mark R. Gugel NSUCOM Elaine M. Wallace NYCOM Sheldon Yao OSUCOM Robin Dyer OUCOM Anthony G. Chila PCSOM Laura Griffin – BOT Liaison PCOM Evan Nicholas PCOM/GA Walter Ehrenfeuchter TCOM Scott Stoll TOUROCOM William Morris TUCOM John C. Glover TUCOM/NV Judy Turner UMDNJSOM Millicent King Channel UNECOM Heather Ferrill VCOM David G. Harden WVSOM Zachary Comeaux

Postgraduate American Academy of Osteopathy Stacey Pierce-Talsma (Chair) Jamie Rapacciulo (Vice-chair, IT Liaison) Dana Anglund (C-NMM/OMM Liaison) Kim Jackson (C-NMM/OMM Liaison) Beth Thompson (LBORC Liaison) Johnathan Torres (LBORC Liaison) Scott Spagnolo-Hye (LBORC Liaison) Katherine Bengaard (Membership Liaison) Elena Timoshkin (Membership Liaison) Sheri Hull (OPTI Liaison) TJ Macari (OPTI Liaison)

Thank you to Exhibitors at AAO Convocation The Exhibit Hall at the AAO Convocation was a success. Special thanks to our 2009 exhibitors.

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A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 800 West Jefferson Street Kirksville, MO 63501 Phone: 660-626-2307 Fax: 660-626-2370 www.atsu.edu

Affinity Insurance Services 159 E. County Line Rd. Hatboro, PA 19040

Bamboo Data Systems, Inc. 21597 Avens Ct. Broadlands, VA 20148 Phone: 703-598-0843 bamboodata.com

Boiron 6 Campus Blvd. Newton Square, PA 19073 Phone: 610-325-7464 Fax: 610-325-7480 www.boironusa.com

Cephalon, Inc. 41 Moores Rd. Frazer, PA 19335 Phone: 610-883-5878 Fax: 610-738-6371 www.cephalon.com

Clear Mind Center 804 Marinella Aisle Irvine, CA 92606 Phone: 714-609-7140 www.clearmindcenter.com

Crozer-Keystone Health System Delaware County Memorial Hospital 501 N. Lansdowne Ave. Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Phone: 610-284-8370 Fax: 610-394-1717 www.crozer.org

Eastern Maine Medical Center Family Medicine Resi-dency 895 Union Street Suite 12 Bangor, ME 04401 Phone: 207-973-7973 Fax: 207-973-7684 http://www.emmcfprp.org/

Eastland Press P.O.Box 99749 Seattle, WA 98139 Phone: 206-217-0204 Fax: 206-217-0205

www.eastlandpress.com

Electro Therapy Association P. O. Box 33189 Tulsa, OK 74153 Phone: (918) 663-0297 Fax: (918) 663-0298 www.electrotherapy.com

Electro-Medical Equipment 4371Shallowford Ind. Pkwy. Marietta, GA 30066 Phone: 800-235-2952 Fax: 770-926-4022 www.akrontherapy.com

Elsevier/Mosby/Saunders 6477 Westway Rd. St. Louis, MO 63109 Phone: 314-353-9537 Fax: 314-353-9537

EnracUSA 5334 Cottondale St. SW Wyoming, MI 49519 Phone: 616-717-1998 Fax: 616-534-5399 www.enracusa.com

Kent Hospital 455 Toll Gate Rd. Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: 401-737-7010 Fax: 401-736-1034 www.kenthospital.org

Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteo-pathic Medicine 6965 Cumberland Gap Parkway Harrogate, TN 37752 Phone: 423-869-7108 Fax: 423-869-7078 www.lmunet.edu

Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins 1019 S. Elm Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119 Phone: 314-962-8895 Fax: 314-918-7197

Maine Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency 15 East Chestnut St. Augusta, ME 04330 Phone: 207-626-1892 Fax: 207-626-1902

Ministry Health Care 900 Illinois Avenue Stevens Point, WI 54481

New Osteopathic Research Tool

The Osteopathic Heritage Foundations (OHF) have launched www.osteopathicheritage.org to help osteopathic research-ers and advocates find tools to help them advance their causes. The new Web site offers online enhancements to facili-tate the grant-making process and a searchable grantee database osteopathic family members can use to find available grants. The OHF recognizes osteopathic graduate medical education as one of its most important priorities. To learn more about current funding priorities and sign-up to receive periodic email updates, please visit the OHF Web site. 

Osteopathic International Alliance Met in Little Rock

The OIA Board Meeting commenced March 27, 2009 in Little Rock, AR, in conjunction with the American Academy of Osteopathy’s Annual Convocation. International osteopathic leaders on the OIA Board of Directors discussed member-ship applications from several countries; received an update on the World Health Organizations’ Guidelines on basic safety and training in osteopathy, which is under development with input from the OIA and the AOA; and met with leaders of the World Osteopathic Health Organization to discuss merger and collaboration opportunities with them.

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Phone: 715-346-5619 Fax: 715-343-3331 www.ministryhealth.org/recruitment

Osteopathic Equipment 25305 Benton Way Kirksville, MO 63501 Phone: 660-665-9347 Fax: 660-665-2034

OsteopathicTables.com, LLC 115 E. Voltaire Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85022 Phone: 602-993-7936 Fax: 602-863-7775

Physician Select Vitamins 10645 Richmond Ave. Suite 150 Houston, TX 77042 Phone: 713-787-9547 Fax: 713-887-9548 www.psvitamins.com

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine 5100 Wisconsin Avenue NW Suite 404 Washington, DC 20016 Phone: 415-750-4790 Fax: 415-750-4799

Principles of Prolotherapy 45 S. Dahlia St. Denver, CO 80246 Phone: 303-270-9191 Fax: 303-331-9338 principlesofprolotherapy.com

Promethius Consulting, LLC P.O. Box 78466 Indianapolis, IN 46278 Phone: 317-733-2388 Fax: 317-773-2384 www.promethius.com

Pure Encapsulations 490 Boston Post Rd. Sudbury, MA 01776 Phone: 800-753-2277 www.purecaps.com

SpineMED - CERT Health Sciences 7036 Golden Ring Road Baltimore, MD 21237 Phone: 866-990-4444 Fax: 866-990-4445 www.spinemed.com

St. Joseph Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program 145 N. 6th Street, 2nd Floor Reading, PA 19601 Phone: 610-378-2060 Fax: 610-378-2434 thefutureofhealthcare.org

Sutherland Cranial Teaching Foundation 4116 Hartwood Dr. Fort Worth, TX 76109 Phone: 817-926-7705 Fax: 817-924-9990 www.sctf.com

The Cranial Academy 8202 Clearvista Parkway, No. 9-D Indianapolis, IN 46256 Phone: 317-594-0411 Fax: 317-594-9299 www.cranialacademy.org

The Torrance Company 800 Lenox Avenue Portage, MI 49024 Phone: 800-327-0722 Fax: 269-327-0763

Thorne Research, Inc. P.O. Box 25 Dover, ID 83825 Phone: 208-263-1337 Fax: 208-265-2488 www.thorne.com

Vital Nutrients 45 Kenneth Dooley Dr. Middletown, CT 06457 Phone: 860-638-3675 Fax: 860-638-3651 www.vitalnutrients.com

American Academy of Osteopathy

3500 DePauw Blvd, Suite 1080

Indianapolis, IN 46268